Eglinton West/Allen Road Station Preliminary Design Online Consultation Feb 2, 2012 Feb 17, 2012 2/3/2012
2/3/2012 2 Online Consultation Overview Part 1 Introduction Crosstown Update Station Design 101 - Design Principles Part 2 Preliminary Design *Our partners in City Planning can answer any questions about existing development applications at Eglinton West or the future Land Use Study around Crosstown Stations 2
2/3/2012 3 The Purpose of this Online Consultation Provide a brief Crosstown project update Present the Crosstown station design philosophy Explain the anatomy of a station and challenges Display the preliminary design of Most importantly: *Get your input on the Preliminary Design early in this process. Architectural Station design will be prepared for Open House #2 in late Spring 2012. Significant outreach will follow prior to construction.
2/3/2012 4 Design Process Timelines Open House #1 - Feb 2, 2012 Online Consultation Feb 2 to Feb 17, 2012 Open House #2 late Spring, 2012 Response to Open House #1 input Architectural Treatments Final Station Design Open House Tunnel Extraction & Launch Shaft Construction Plans Tunnel Extraction Shaft at Allen West - Summer 2012 (TBD) Launch Shaft Construction at Allen East - Fall 2012 (TBD) Open House #3 - Fall 2013 Station Construction staging Ongoing Outreach on Construction -specific Construction - Spring 2014 (TBD)
2/3/2012 5 Format for Feedback Please submit your feedback online at www.thecrosstown.ca by February 17, 2012 A consultation report to inform the designers will be posted online at: www.thecrosstown.ca
2/3/2012 6 Presentation Part 1: Crosstown Overview & Construction Update Crosstown Station Preliminary Design
2/3/2012 7 The Crosstown * Final number and location of stations subject to review Crosstown Station Preliminary Design
2/3/2012 8 Congestion Today Crosstown Station Preliminary Design 8
2/3/2012 9 The Eglinton-Scarborough Crosstown Plan $8.4 billion transit investment from the Province of Ontario through Metrolinx 25 km east-west transit corridor between Black Creek Drive and Scarborough Centre 60% faster than bus service today (e.g. only 15 minutes from Keele to Yonge) 19 km underground tunnel (Black Creek Drive to Kennedy Station)* 6km seamless service will replace the SRT from Kennedy Station to Scarborough Centre Up to 26 stations *Exact alignment west of Keele Street and east of Laird Drive TBD Crosstown Station Preliminary Design
2/3/2012 10 Crosstown Construction Update Crosstown tunnel preparation work at Black Creek and Eglinton in Keelesdale Park Piling rigs are building concrete support walls for the future tunnel launch shaft The shaft will enable tunnelling eastward in summer 2012 Soil testing for the tunnel and stations continues from Keele Street to Kennedy Station in Scarborough Crosstown Station Preliminary Design
2/3/2012 11 Conceptual Design Typical Crosstown Station Urban Design and Architectural Guidelines have been developed: ensure positive change along the corridor guide individual station designs and achieve consistency guide configuration of surface elements integrate surface elements with existing and future development Crosstown Station Preliminary Design
2/3/2012 12 Stations 101 What s needed to make a Station Work? Main Entrance Secondary Entrance Passenger Transportation (elevators, escalators) Mechanical and Electrical Systems Ventilation Shafts and Ventilation Fan Rooms Traction Power Substations Guiding Principle: Consolidate Surface Elements to enhance design & minimize impacts Reduce construction impacts (traffic, staging area, noise, dust ) Preserve public space and development potential Save $ Crosstown Station Preliminary Design
2/3/2012 13 Design Philosophy Integrate with surrounding neighbourhood Safe and enjoyable user experience Full accessibility Preserve space for future re-development Enhance the local sense of place Long-term sustainability Accessibility for all users Reduce Construction Footprint & Impacts Reduce Costs Compatible scale Crosstown Station Preliminary Design 13
2/3/2012 14 Accessibility Principles & Features Access for persons with all levels of mobility Elevators Escalators Low-Floor Access Crosstown Station Preliminary Design 14
2/3/2012 15 Safety and Security Features Monitored CCTV Security Cameras Urban Braille High Quality Lighting Crosstown Station Preliminary Design 15
2/3/2012 16 Public Realm Elements Elements to be determined and considered: Streetscape & integration of Public Realm Elements Wayfinding Bicycle Facilities Crosstown Station Preliminary Design
2/3/2012 17 Architectural Design Approach Excellence in architectural/urban design treatments Cost effective and maintainable structures Standard station box configurations Creative use of materials, color, textures, artwork, light Brand identification with graphics Use standard elements whenever possible Crosstown Station Preliminary Design
2/3/2012 18 Integrated Artwork Any architectural finish can contain integrated artwork, including: walls floors ceilings glazing Crosstown Station Preliminary Design
2/3/2012 19 Presentation Part 2: Preliminary Design Preliminary Design by:
2/3/2012 20 Existing Built Form and Land Use
2/3/2012 21 Local Site Context
2/3/2012 22 Local Context
2/3/2012 23 Local Context Upper Village Business Improvement Area (BIA) www.uppervillagetoronto.ca Represents merchants, shops and services from Allen Road to Bathurst Street Wide selection of shops, restaurants and services
2/3/2012 24 Existing Transportation Network
Existing Conditions Eglinton West Subway Station 2/3/2012 25
2/3/2012 26 Existing Pedestrian and Passenger Traffic:
2/3/2012 27 Future Pedestrian and Bus Traffic:
2/3/2012 28 Existing Passenger Transfer Volumes
Projected Passenger Transfer Volumes 2031 2/3/2012 29
2/3/2012 30 Eglinton 32 and 34 Bus Service After The Crosstown Opens A decision on the future of the Eglinton 32 and 34 bus service will be made closer to the opening of the Crosstown, based on forecast ridership and budget availability compared to passenger needs across the system. The TTC recognizes the importance of providing local accessibility. Today, some sections of the subway do have parallel bus service and some do not.
2/3/2012 31 Environmental Assessment - 2010 EMERGENCY EXIT ADDITION TO EXISTING ENTRANCE EMERGENCY EXIT SOUTH ENTRANCE STREET LEVEL PLAN VENT SHAFT EMERGENCY EXIT
2/3/2012 32 Future Crosstown Station Entrances
2/3/2012 33 New Preliminary Design 2012
2/3/2012 34 Crosstown Concourse Levels
2/3/2012 35 Centre Platform Crosstown Level
2/3/2012 36 Crosstown FAQs 1. If I enter at the existing Subway entrance on Eglinton, how will I get to the Crosstown? Use the existing staircases and elevators (or two new escalators that are being installed) to get to the subway platform level, where you ll proceed through a new corridor and down one level to the Crosstown platform. 2. How many levels below the main subway entrance is the future Crosstown? The Crosstown is three levels below the existing subway entrance, and three levels below the future West and East entrances. 3. If I get off of the subway at northbound or southbound, how will I connect to the future Eglinton Crosstown (escalators, elevators)? There will be escalators, an elevator and stairs to take you down to the Crosstown level. 4. Which future Crosstown entrances will have an elevator? The west entrance will be accessible with an elevator. 5. At which level will I pay my fare to get on the Crosstown? Fares will be paid at the Upper Concourse Level. 6. Will I be able to pay my fare at a Crosstown entrance and access the subway instead of the Crosstown? Yes
2/3/2012 37 Key Advantages of New Design Reduces construction footprint, cost & impacts Improves look and feel from street for community New pedestrian underground walkway from east and west entrances to safely cross underneath Allen Road Preserves potential for future station entrance in Police Station Parking Lot when/if land is developed
Longitudinal Section 2012 2/3/2012 38 UPPER CONCOURSE LOWER CONCOURSE CROSSTOWN PLATFORM Close up view showing main entrance and underground levels CROSS OVER TRACKS
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Proposed Surface Layout 2012 2/3/2012 43
Surface Area Improvements Key Improvements: New Crosswalks 2/3/2012 44 Wider Sidewalks Reinforcing pedestrian clearway with continuous paving and wider sidewalks Consolidation of litter bins, multi-publication boxes New seating area for station plaza areas and entrance zones Pedestrian lighting along walkways and secondary entrance zones New sunken garden along tunnel connecting main station building and east entrance
2/3/2012 45 West Station Entrance Surface Design - 2012
2/3/2012 46 East Station Entrance Surface Design - 2012
2/3/2012 47 New Walkway Under Allen Road Walkway connecting the two new station entrances will allow pedestrians to cross Allen Road underground Existing crossings at street level will remain Existing entrance to Eglinton West Subway Station remains Walkway & Sunken Garden between east & west entrances
2/3/2012 48 The Crosstown Team Please Get in Touch with Us! Devin Horne, Franca Di Giovanni, Denise Jayawardene E-mail: eglintontransit@ttc.ca Online: www.thecrosstown.ca Tel: 416-338-6310 Fax: 416-397-8193 TTY: 416-481-2523 Visit our West Community Office at 1848 Eglinton Avenue West (at Dufferin) Community Office Hours 2012 Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Tuesday: 8:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Thursday: 12:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m.